Would a refusal to mediate be reasonable in context of coronavirus?
News
The court has recently provided some interesting guidance in relation to an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the case of BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvania and the Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2020).
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We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition
Corporate and commercial law
Insights
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.
Written by
Tom Potts
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All registered care homes are subject to a comprehensive inspection by CQC. How often your care home is inspected is decided by CQC and depends on the most recent rating that your care home received.
Written by
Rich Eldridge
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Count-down to identity verification for directors and PSCs and new rules for company registers
Insights
If you are a company director there are changes, soon to be implemented, at Companies House which will impact you. Companies House recently announced that 18 November 2025 is D-Day for mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).
Written by
Sian Symmonds
and
Aidan Clucas
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Our commercial healthcare solicitors offer extensive experience to our clients across the healthcare sector, including care homes, GP practices, dental practices, nurseries, veterinary practices, and pharmacies.
Written by
Kim Klahn
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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.
Written by
Simon Smith
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Banks require a lot of information before they lend. You can help speed up the process by assembling information and checking public registers are up to date.
What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
Insights
In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
Written by
Bonita Walters
and
Emma Ironside
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We spoke to partner, and head of Clarke Willmott’s bespoke SME housebuilder offering, Nicola Sutton to learn more about the team’s areas of expertise and how they work together to provide exceptional legal care to our clients.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Focus on the restructuring and insolvency team at Clarke Willmott
Restructuring and insolvency
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We spoke to national head Martin Askew and Partner Ken MacLennan to find out more about their Restructuring and Insolvency team at Clarke Willmott and to learn more about the work they do to support clients.
Written by
Martin Askew
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